8 Tips for Tighter Abs

Here's how to get the midsection you deserve.

Getting Your Six-Pack - Who doesn’t want slimmer, flatter abs? But how can you get that coveted Beyoncé six-pack? Read these tips to get you on your way. By Kellee Terrell(Photo: Mango Productions/Corbis)

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Getting Your Six-Pack - Who doesn’t want slimmer, flatter abs? But how can you get that coveted Beyoncé six-pack? Read these tips to get you on your way. By Kellee Terrell(Photo: Mango Productions/Corbis)

Run a 10-Minute Mile - Are you new to running or in a running slump? Slowly build your way up to a faster per mile speed. Go for the coveted 10-minute mile to help you lose weight and become the fitness motivator among your friends.
 Once you achieve this goal, set even a higher one of eight minutes, and then a six-minute mile. (Photo: Tetra Images/Corbis)

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Cardio, Boo! - Getting tighter abs is also about losing the belly fat around your midsection. That won’t happen without cardio. So up your running, Zumba and boot camp game to get the abs that you want.(Photo: Tetra Images/Corbis)

What’s In Season? - Summer is here and with that comes a new crop of in-season superfoods. From cherries to blueberries to melons, read why you should incorporate more superfoods into your diet and which ones you should try. By Kellee Terrell (Photo: Justus de Cuveland/imagebroker/Corbis)

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Eat Better - What you eat plays a huge role in what you weigh. So try eating less fast food and more lean meats, vegetables, fruits and fish. Also, eat more belly fat-fighting foods such as avocado, salmon and nuts.(Photo: Justus de Cuveland/imagebroker/Corbis)

Say No to Sugar - Reducing the amount of sugar you eat can help keep your blood sugar levels steady. When they’re out of whack, your body stores excess sugar in fat cells in your belly and other “problem” areas. FYI: Sugar isn’t just about what you add, it’s about what’s in your food already. So make sure to read food labels.(Photo: Frank May/dpa/Landov)

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Say No to Sugar - Reducing the amount of sugar you eat can help keep your blood sugar levels steady. When they’re out of whack, your body stores excess sugar in fat cells in your belly and other “problem” areas. FYI: Sugar isn’t just about what you add, it’s about what’s in your food already. So make sure to read food labels.(Photo: Frank May/dpa/Landov)

Eat Better - You really are what you eat, so if your hair hasn’t ever grown past your ears in the past five years, perhaps your diet is to blame. It’s easy: eat less crap and eat more protein, fruits and veggies. You know, real food! (Photo: David Papazian/Corbis)

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Watch Your Portions - Eating well is one step to better abs, but you have to watch your portions, too. Make sure to measure your food (click here for some healthy guidelines), and fill up on veggies and lean meats while enjoying smaller servings of whole grains like brown rice and quinoa.(Photo: David Papazian/Corbis)

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Engage Your Abs Whenever You Can - Crunches are not the only time for you to work on your abs. You can tighten your abs when walking down the street, sitting on the subway or at your desk. (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images)

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Engage Your Abs Whenever You Can - Crunches are not the only time for you to work on your abs. You can tighten your abs when walking down the street, sitting on the subway or at your desk. (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images)

Werk It Out - Instead of crawling up indoors due to the cold weather, bundle up and go for a walk or work out from the comfort of your home. Exercising allows you to produce natural body oils as well as boosts oxygen and blood flow to the skin, leaving you with a natural, healthy glow. (Photo: Yuri/Getty Images)

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Try Pilates - Pilates, a method of fitness, focuses on your core the entire workout. This is great for people who are bored with traditional crunches and sit-ups.(Photo: Yuri/Getty Images)

Cutting 500 Calories - So let’s start with the basic. If you want to lose a pound a week, each week you have to slash 500 calories a day from your diet, i.e. 3,500 a week. The easiest way is to slash 250 calories in your diet and burn 250 calories with exercise.  (Photo: Paul Bradbury / Getty Images)

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Toning Moves - Crunches, sit-ups and planks are just a few of the moves to tighten and strengthen your entire core from top, bottom and side. Make sure to add these to your workout routine to get that toned, taut look.(Photo: Paul Bradbury / Getty Images)

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Spa Week - Need an excuse to get a massage? October 20-26 is Spa Week. That means $50 treatments at select spas around the country. So now you can get that fancy facial you've been hearing all your friends and co-workers rave about without the guilt of dishing out the extra dough. Book your appointment now. (Photo: Ruslan Dashinsky/Getty Images)

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Make Sure to Rest - Don’t overdo your abs workout by doing 500 crunches a day. Taking a day off in between gives muscles the time to repair themselves and get stronger so you can get the best results.(Photo: Ruslan Dashinsky/Getty Images)

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